Refia Oral
Summary
Highly organized and proactive legal professional with a strong foundation in arbitration, appellate case management, and immigration law. Brings hands-on experience supporting judges, arbitrators, and attorneys in fast-paced environments, with a sharp understanding of procedural rules, motion practice, and court operations. Demonstrates expertise in managing high-volume caseloads, coordinating complex schedules, and maintaining precision across ACMS and eCourts systems. Known for clear communication, sound judgment, and the ability to streamline processes while ensuring accuracy and compliance. Combines technical legal knowledge with a collaborative, client-focused approach, making complex workflows more efficient and accessible.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Arbitration Assistant
New Jersey Courts
Jersey City, New Jersey
01.2026 - Current
- Coordinated communication among judges, arbitrators, and clients to facilitate arbitration case progress
- Drafted, processed, and managed orders and motions related to arbitration proceedings, settlements, and adjournments
- Managed document intake and tracking for appellate court cases, ensuring timely access to necessary materials
- Maintained accurate case records through data entry and updates in ACMS and eCourts systems
- Organized and maintained arbitration calendar for presiding judge to optimize scheduling and resource allocation
- Ensured compliance with procedural rules, court requirements, and filing deadlines
- Monitored and scheduled de novo cases, ensuring timely processing and follow-up
Legal Assistant
Gozel Law Firm
04.2025 - 09.2026
- Drafted over 30 retainers daily during the SEVIS cancellation period to support the formation of group lawsuits.
- Researched and developed an automated retainer process, increasing client intake by 50%.
- Maintained accuracy under pressure, managing a high-volume workload with strong attention to detail, including drafting legal documents and retainers.
- Improved attorney-client communication by proactively scheduling meetings, providing timely status updates, and relaying critical information.
- Handled billing and financial operations with precision, supporting accurate invoicing and reducing errors in legal billing.
- Collaborated with the sales team in daily meetings to strategize and drive client acquisition efforts.
- Led accounting meetings and prepared periodic financial reports to reduce open balances and streamline collections.
Paralegal
Akkoc Erdogan Kalyoncu LLP
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings to support litigation process for 200 immigration court cases, enhancing case presentation.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings to support litigation process of the Immigration Court for 200 cases.
- Streamlined client communication by promptly managing inquiries, improving client satisfaction.
- Collaborated with opposing counsel, law enforcement, and court employees to effectively resolve client situations.
- Streamlined communication between clients by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Participated in partner meetings to streamline communication with international clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Law
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05-2026
Skills
- Arbitration procedures
- Case Management
- Document preparation
- Legal Terminology
- Data research
- Attorney Support
- Administrative duties
- Team collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Arbitration Assistant
New Jersey Courts
01.2026 - Current
Legal Assistant
Gozel Law Firm
04.2025 - 09.2026
Paralegal
Akkoc Erdogan Kalyoncu LLP
07.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Law
Montclair State University